ocing q660 and other.

luke992006 · 03-01-2008, 02:54 PM

hey guys, im really new to ocing except ocing a gpu. i have build alot of comps but the only thing i have ever oced in the gpu. with my next build though i would like to try, im getting a q6600. i want to be able to get it to around 3.7 stable. i was thinking about the tuniq tower but i have heard that it won't get it that far, is this true. what would you recomend.

nOcLuE98 · 03-01-2008, 02:58 PM

TRUE for sure. Then pick a fan you like. And you can lap them both for best temps.

And dont forget some MX-2 or something. You need some thermal paste.

luke992006 · 03-01-2008, 03:02 PM

lap? (sorry im stupid lol), i already have some mx-2 laying around from the last build.

b1gapl · 03-01-2008, 03:19 PM

Lapping is the process of making the base as flat as possible, achieving better contact between the CPU and heatsink. Leading to lower temperatures.

I suggest that you do some research on the lapping subject, if you are thinking about doing it.

luke992006 · 03-01-2008, 05:53 PM

thats interesting, but do i really need to do that, does it lower the temps alot more then placing a heatsink onto a cpu normally.

nOcLuE98 · 03-01-2008, 07:37 PM

if you are going to do really high OC, or your temps are bad, then yes it can help. I havent done it, but I plan on it...

luke992006 · 03-01-2008, 07:44 PM

im not greedy, 3.5 or 3.6 would be fine.

b1gapl · 03-01-2008, 08:29 PM

Yea, it's not necessary to lap. It's more like a modding experience or for fun. I plan on lapping my TRUE and 3700+ next week. I'll see how that turns out.

veedubfreak · 03-03-2008, 12:31 PM

3.6 on air is pretty much the optimal speed. Its a perfect 400mhz FSB so your memory runs at 1:1 at rated speeds, which will usually let you lower the latencies. Also pushing past 3.6ghz usually requires much higher voltages than just getting to 3.6.

All of this is dependant on how good of a cpu you get and how good your cooling is. Spend the extra money and get a thermalright ultra extreme 120, dont cheap out on a tuniq as it will cool well, but the noise and headaches that come from mounting it will dissapoint you.

luke992006 · 03-03-2008, 02:52 PM

i looked for the q6600 go but coudn't find it at ncix (i a few other places and they don't have them either), im guessing its random weather you get the go revision or not. i'll check out the 120, i don't want to spend alot on it though and the tuniq tower is already 56.99.

03-01-2008, 02:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
luke992006 Wizard Techie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,119	ocing q660 and other. hey guys, im really new to ocing except ocing a gpu. i have build alot of comps but the only thing i have ever oced in the gpu. with my next build though i would like to try, im getting a q6600. i want to be able to get it to around 3.7 stable. i was thinking about the tuniq tower but i have heard that it won't get it that far, is this true. what would you recomend. __________________ What To Look For When Buying computer Components Infernodeals\|My NWN2 Module Project\|Recommended PC Component's

03-01-2008, 02:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
nOcLuE98 Biohazardous Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,596	Re: ocing q660 and other. TRUE for sure. Then pick a fan you like. And you can lap them both for best temps. And dont forget some MX-2 or something. You need some thermal paste. __________________ http://www.tech-forums.net/pc/f6/pot...istory-167236/ POST NOW ^ cpu-e8400 @ 4.05(will go higher soon) ram-2gigs ballistix tracers ddr2 900 mobo- Maximus Formula gpu- eVGA 8800GTS 512mb psu- corsair 520 Dell 2407 24in monitor 12715 stock 3dmark06. OC soon

03-01-2008, 03:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
luke992006 Wizard Techie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,119	Re: ocing q660 and other. lap? (sorry im stupid lol), i already have some mx-2 laying around from the last build. __________________ What To Look For When Buying computer Components Infernodeals\|My NWN2 Module Project\|Recommended PC Component's

03-01-2008, 03:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
b1gapl Commander SMod Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 11,804	Re: ocing q660 and other. Lapping is the process of making the base as flat as possible, achieving better contact between the CPU and heatsink. Leading to lower temperatures. I suggest that you do some research on the lapping subject, if you are thinking about doing it. __________________ Recommended PC Components Guide Potentially the longest thread in history!! Tech-Forums Official 3DMark06/05/03 Top List

03-01-2008, 05:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
luke992006 Wizard Techie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,119	Re: ocing q660 and other. thats interesting, but do i really need to do that, does it lower the temps alot more then placing a heatsink onto a cpu normally. __________________ What To Look For When Buying computer Components Infernodeals\|My NWN2 Module Project\|Recommended PC Component's

03-01-2008, 07:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
nOcLuE98 Biohazardous Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,596	Re: ocing q660 and other. if you are going to do really high OC, or your temps are bad, then yes it can help. I havent done it, but I plan on it... __________________ http://www.tech-forums.net/pc/f6/pot...istory-167236/ POST NOW ^ cpu-e8400 @ 4.05(will go higher soon) ram-2gigs ballistix tracers ddr2 900 mobo- Maximus Formula gpu- eVGA 8800GTS 512mb psu- corsair 520 Dell 2407 24in monitor 12715 stock 3dmark06. OC soon

03-01-2008, 07:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
luke992006 Wizard Techie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,119	Re: ocing q660 and other. im not greedy, 3.5 or 3.6 would be fine. __________________ What To Look For When Buying computer Components Infernodeals\|My NWN2 Module Project\|Recommended PC Component's

03-01-2008, 08:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
b1gapl Commander SMod Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 11,804	Re: ocing q660 and other. Yea, it's not necessary to lap. It's more like a modding experience or for fun. I plan on lapping my TRUE and 3700+ next week. I'll see how that turns out. __________________ Recommended PC Components Guide Potentially the longest thread in history!! Tech-Forums Official 3DMark06/05/03 Top List

03-03-2008, 12:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
veedubfreak Official DFI Bricker Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,090	Re: ocing q660 and other. 3.6 on air is pretty much the optimal speed. Its a perfect 400mhz FSB so your memory runs at 1:1 at rated speeds, which will usually let you lower the latencies. Also pushing past 3.6ghz usually requires much higher voltages than just getting to 3.6. All of this is dependant on how good of a cpu you get and how good your cooling is. Spend the extra money and get a thermalright ultra extreme 120, dont cheap out on a tuniq as it will cool well, but the noise and headaches that come from mounting it will dissapoint you. __________________ EVGA 750i FTW Q6600@3.6gz 1.4v (1.2VID) EVGA GTX260 SLI 2x2gb OCZ Reaper DDR2-800 @4-4-4-12 Corsair 750TX MountainMods Ufo Horizontal 2x Swiftech 320 2x Swiftech 655 2x MM 3bay res 2x XSPC FC Blocks Swiftech GTZ Have you heard? http://www.tech-forums.net/pc/f6/hav...-heard-187280/

03-03-2008, 02:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
luke992006 Wizard Techie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,119	Re: ocing q660 and other. i looked for the q6600 go but coudn't find it at ncix (i a few other places and they don't have them either), im guessing its random weather you get the go revision or not. i'll check out the 120, i don't want to spend alot on it though and the tuniq tower is already 56.99. __________________ What To Look For When Buying computer Components Infernodeals\|My NWN2 Module Project\|Recommended PC Component's

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